The 2017 release of Wonder Woman sparked controversy after it was revealed that Gal Gadot had only been paid $300,000 to star in the film, which grossed more than $800 million at the worldwide box office and made Gadot one of the most popular stars.
However, things have changed for the new installment, since the interpreter could have charged up to 33 times more for Wonder Woman 1984.
“The success of the first Wonder Woman film, for which Gadot was paid just $300,000, a figure that caused outrage in some quarters as it paled in comparison to what many male action stars take home. , helped her launch her career and break into the list of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood.
“For Wonder Woman 1984, she has earned $10 million, a hefty sum that is still less than half what some male action stars make, yet another sign that in Hollywood, as elsewhere, the gender pay gap He still has a long way to go," reported Vanity Fair.
Although her salary has seen a huge increase, director Patty Jenkins assures that Gadot is not in the industry for the money.
“Gal is someone whose main focus is getting her character right, and that's something very special, to have a Wonder Woman like that. She is not looking for glory or fame; she's always wondering, 'What can we do with this that's good for the world?' ”, she told the magazine.
